{"id":130961,"date":"2026-09-10T14:27:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T14:27:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/?p=130961"},"modified":"2026-10-20T10:47:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T10:47:45","slug":"fubaras-new-alliance-peace-or-political-bargain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guardian.ng\/tv\/fubaras-new-alliance-peace-or-political-bargain\/","title":{"rendered":"Fubara\u2019s new alliance: Peace or Political bargain?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"dailymotion-player\"><script src=\"https:\/\/geo.dailymotion.com\/player\/x1ee8e.js\" data-video=\"xb6ifyu\"><\/script><\/div><br><br><p>\nIs the political crisis in Rivers State truly over, or is this a strategic realigning of forces? Governor Siminalaye Fubara claims peace, but his endorsement of President Tinubu&#8217;s second term and support for a new successor signal a potential political bargain. <\/p>\n<p>This move could be seen as a pragmatic step towards stability after a period of uncertainty. On the other hand, critics suggest it&#8217;s a concession for federal backing, a &#8220;what you lose here, you gain here&#8221; scenario. <\/p>\n<p>The real question now is whether this new alliance will lead to better governance and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State. True political peace is only meaningful when it demonstrably improves citizens&#8217; lives. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is the political crisis in Rivers State truly over, or is this a strategic realigning of forces? Governor Siminalaye Fubara claims peace, but his endorsement of President Tinubu&#8217;s second term and support for a new successor signal a potential political bargain. 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